🇨🇦Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit
A unique semi-permanent circuit on Île Notre-Dame featuring long straights, heavy braking zones, and the infamous Wall of Champions.
Lap length
4.361 km
Corners
14
Track type
Semi-permanent
Difficulty
8/10
DRS zones
2
Representative lap times
Qualifying
1:11.500
Race
1:16.500
What makes Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit hard to predict
Surface
Semi-smooth asphalt
Rubber build-up
Significant improvement from Friday to Sunday as the track rubbers in after street use
How the racing line moves
Racing line widens through the weekend as grip improves off the traditional line
Track evolution
Track surface can be dusty early in the weekend due to regular road use between events
Lap times
Times vary significantly based on fuel loads and safety car periods
DRS zones
| Zone | Detection | Activation | Length | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before Turn 8 | After Turn 9 | 620 m | High |
| 2 | Before Turn 12 | After Turn 13 | 580 m | Very High |
Recent winners here
- 2025George RussellMercedes
- 2024Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2023Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2022Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2021COVIDCOVID
- 2020COVIDCOVID
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